Program Manager

Duties And Responsibilities

• Leads cross-functional teams on a diverse array of programs/projects while understanding customer requirements.
• Uses proposal plans and strategies to define, develop, and implement cohesive and integrated program/product schedules, business plans, subcontractor and material management to achieve overall current and long-term objectives.
• Ensures work is accomplished to baseline plans to ensure the rate of work completion is sufficient to meet program/product schedules.
• Balances program risks and opportunities with executable strategies to meet technical requirements and budgets.
• Conducts reviews on products/programs to anticipate and identify issues, develop corrective actions, and communicate issues, impacts, and corrective actions to program teams.
• Responsible for maximizing profit and cash flow of products/programs.
• Identifies scope changes and develops product/program positions for equitable cost and schedule adjustment.
• Develops and executes strategies, proposal plans, cost analysis, resources management, and risk mitigation.
• Develops customer relationships, identifies new opportunities, and develops new business within the market/program.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or master’s degree plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience to meet managerial expectations.
• Majority of experience in a DoD-related contracting environment.
• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft desktop software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) is required.
• Strong knowledge of products and technologies including current and potential applications.
• Strong knowledge of target customer markets.
• Skilled in the development and implementation of product/program strategy and tactics.
• Able to generate comprehensive program plans.
• Able to establish and assure adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
• Able to understand and analyze program financial data.
• Able to lead others in team building, conflict resolution, motivation, leadership, and risk management.
• Able to develop and execute proposal plans and strategies.
• Able to lead program in customer negotiations and negotiate win-win solutions.
• Travel may be required.

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Preferably have experience in one or more of the following areas: radome and antenna design and fabrication, custom electronic solutions, RF measurements of materials and subsystems, and Electro-Optical / Infrared modeling and measurements.
• 3-5 years minimum in a program management role preferred.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Able to develop and implement a product-oriented WBS and WBS Dictionary.
• Strong knowledge of government contracting practices and regulations regarding acquisition.

Citizenship/Security Clearance

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Secret security clearance is required at the time of hire.
• Candidates selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.